Help us make Canal Park look its best before Canal Season opens! This is a volunteer opportunity open to all ages, skills, and interests. Meet at the Speece Picnic Shelter in the center of the Pioneer Village at 9AM, and join a work crew for a variety of tasks in Canal Park and its trail...
Description: Make a needle felted lamb approximately 4.5 inches. The lamb can be free standing or as an ornament. When: Saturday May 17, 9:00AM – 12:00PM Instructor: Karen Bradshaw. About 20 years ago at a Fiber Fest, Karen got instructions for wool felting and has enjoyed creating different items ever since. She has many wool...
Description: Learn a historic skill to make a Shaving Horse and low work bench using historic and modern tools and methods. Learn what different styles of shaving horses were once used and make a convertible base that will accept the different types. Students will be able to pick one design that fits on the convertible...
Description: Learn weaving by making either 4 coasters or 2 coasters and a small runner on a rigid heddle loom. Finish projects with a hemstitch. When: Saturday May 17, 10:00AM – 3:00PM (bring your own lunch). Instructors: Instructors are members of Weaving Guild. The Weaving Guild has existed for 40 years. Jan Young, wove hot...
Description: Using natural broomcorn and choice of color cord, learn to make this beautiful round broom with turnover tops. When: Friday, May 23, 9:00AM – 12:00PM Instructor: Bev Larson. In 2009 Bev added broom making to her weaving experience and it too is now a passion. In 2016 she received the honor of being named...
Description: Students will learn to draft wool fiber and spin it into yarn using a drop spindle. The end of the class will be an introduction to using the spinning wheel. Drop spindle and extra wool will be sent home for continued practice. When: Saturday May 24, 9:00AM – 12:30PM Instructor: Beth Cripe. Beth fell...
Visit Wabash & Erie Canal Park for an engaging Indiana history experience! The public is welcome to ride the canal boat, visit the interactive museum, tour the historic Reed Case House, and explore the Pioneer Village. Canal Season is your chance to have a blast and learn as you enjoy all that Canal Park offers....
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Saturday, May 24. Don't forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit. Canal boat rides will take place even in...
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Saturday, May 24. Don't forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit. Canal boat rides will take place even in...
Description: Students will make a bowl approximately 9” diameter x 2” height out of Long Leaf Pine Needles to take home. Great as a decoration or to hold a treasure. When: Wednesday, May 28, 9:00AM – 1:30PM Instructor: Linda Cooper. Linda started making pine needle and straw bowls, baskets and about 15 years ago. She...
Description: Create your own special woven backpack to carry with you on your outdoor adventures When: Friday, May 30, 9:00AM - 3:00PM (bring your own lunch). Instructor: Bev Larson. Bev has been weaving since 1988 and teaching since 1999. She loves to share her joy of basket weaving. She has taught in many states and...
Description: Learn a historic skill to make a wooden bucket using historic tools and methods. Learn what old tools are still available today and make some that aren’t. Students should feel comfortable using hand tools and will be learning to make staves, bottom, hoops and rope handles. This is a two-day class. When: Friday and...